SB Supply Chain Engineer

Turner Construction Company•Kansas City, MO

2d•Remote

About The Position

SourceBlue is a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company that has been purchasing materials and equipment for major construction projects since 2001. With a staff of 350+ dedicated professionals and ~$1B in equipment and materials procured annually, we provide Clients with comprehensive supply chain services that are unmatched in the industry today. This position can be performed from any Turner office. The Supply Chain Engineer will maintain the mechanical, electrical, or finished product catalog of preferred vendors, manage supply chain and procurement data, and provide technical support to SourceBlue Business Units (BUs) on selected products throughout procurement and execution on project. This role will also support the development of technical solutions and specification comparisons offered by vendors on products.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of commercial construction experience, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field desired
Technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or finished products
Experience in commercial construction industry and knowledge of regional market, competition, and industry trends
Approachable and effectively interact with all employee levels, management, subcontractors, vendors, and clients
Read and interpret contract documents
Knowledgeable of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing and engineering principals and techniques, general contract and subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, and familiar accounting and cost control procedures
Project management skills, able to manage high volumes of work and ability to move projects forward in a complex environment in a timely manner
Presentation delivery skills, anticipate needs of audience, and tailor communications appropriately
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and timely documentation
Possess solid problem solving and analytical capabilities
Familiar with basic lean concepts, and continuous improvement methods and tools
Professional verbal and written business communication skills
Regular travel

Responsibilities

Organize and maintain mechanical, electrical, or finished product catalog of qualified vendor data including lead time, price, and specifications.
Continually monitor vendor performance and make recommendations on removing non-performing vendors from bid list in coordination with Supply Chain Planning Manager.
Review and ensure accurate vendor contract terms in place and hold vendor accountable to conditions and prompt document execution of purchase order and change orders.
Support onboarding of global, national, regional, and local vendors to SourceBlue (SB) portfolio.
Prepare product and manufacturer metrics (e.g., price/production trends, three-year forecast of equipment by type within product line, and market share) for publishing across SB central and regional teams.
Support SB Business Units (BUs) with estimating of product offerings.
Serve as subject matter expert and provide technical support to BUs on product deficiencies, commissioning, troubleshooting, logistics, and general technical questions.
Support BUs with submittals and documentation preparation related to selected products.
Manage procurement and estimate schedule of selected product.
Monitor and coordinate vendors’ supply chain dynamics and changes affecting market delivery; communicate with and provide solutions to BU teams.
Research product trends and create product specifications comparisons based on approved and potential vendor’s data and costs.
Create concept and technical design development of solutions to support strategic plans for external growth.
Assist in development and facilitation of product training to project stakeholders.
Conduct project site and vendor factory visits to learn and understand product development and use on projects.
Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and bid documents for equipment packages.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.